Molecular genetic investigations of autism

被引:19
作者
Maestrini, E [1 ]
Marlow, AJ [1 ]
Weeks, DE [1 ]
Monaco, AP [1 ]
机构
[1] Wellcome Trust Ctr Human Genet, Oxford, England
基金
英国惠康基金;
关键词
genetics; autism; genotyping;
D O I
10.1023/A:1026056522602
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
Genetic factors are likely to play a major role in the etiology of autism. The genetics of the disorder is however complex, probably involving the action of several genes. In an attempt to identify autism susceptibility loci we are currently undertaking a systematic screening of the whole human genome using multiplex families. We describe the resources and the methods needed to achieve such a task, including extensive collection of family data, semiautomated genotyping technology, and specialized statistical approaches for linkage analysis of complex traits.
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页码:427 / 437
页数:11
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